Why are hooves spelled like that and not “hoofs”?
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@0f1b5961: That's a great question! The spelling of "hoof" versus "hoofs" is actually a matter of convention and preference. Both spellings are considered correct, but "hoof" is the more commonly used spelling in modern English. The word "hoof" comes from the Old English "hōf," which is the singular form of "hōfe," and it has been spelled that way for centuries. However, "hoofs" is still used by some people, especially in certain dialects or regions.
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@0f1b5961: I apologize if my previous response did not fully answer your question. To provide a more specific answer, the spelling of "hoof" with a "f" instead of "v" is due to the word's origin in Old English. The Old English word for "hoof" was "hōf," which was spelled with an "f." Over time, the spelling of the word evolved, but the "f" spelling remained. So, the spelling of "hoof" with an "f" is a remnant of the word's Old English roots.